Overview

Upstream

Hygiene is the single most important parameter in upstream processes in biotechnology. Grundfos' sanitary single-stage and multistage pumps have been carefully optimised to comply with even the strictest of criteria.

Offering the highest aseptic design, the stainless steel pumps feature no edges, seams or screw heads on the electropolished inside surface – which efficiently prevents bacteria accumulation and consequently contamination of the media. This makes our unique pumps highly suitable for fermentation processes where it is essential that no contamination takes place.

All Grundfos' sanitary pumps are CIP and SIP-compatible. For the SIP-process we recommend our vertical aseptic pumps with impressive drainability properties. This design ensures that the pumps are drained completely before and after the sterilisation process.

Challenge

Solution

There must be no risk of contamination within the system.

All Grundfos sanitary pumps – made of cold-rolled stainless steel – are supplied with electropolished surfaces allowing no bacteria and residue to cling to the inside.

Avoid unexpected downtime or production stops.

Grundfos offers thoroughly tested products and technologies specifically designed to deal with the challenges in upstream applications.